In response to the comments, ErinRose Baldry, Executive Director of the Maplewood Village Alliance, sent the following release. The release states that paid parking has not been approved for the Village by the Township Committee, but argues that building more parking capacity is expensive and, “Paid parking is one of the tools municipalities use to manage high-demand parking areas and encourage turnover.” From the Maplewood Village Alliance:Parking in Maplewood Village: Your Questions AnsweredFollowing the Maplewood Village Alliance’s August 5 article introducing a community conversation about parking access and efficiency in Maplewood Village, we wanted to take a closer look at some of the questions we are hearing from residents, visitors, merchants, and property owners. The Maplewood Township Committee has not voted to approve paid parking in Maplewood Village. Paid parking is one of the tools municipalities use to manage high-demand parking areas and encourage turnover.